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Punta Culebra Nature Center (PCNC) is a non-profit initiative of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute that offers visitors an open-air experience focused primarily on tropical sciences and education, research and interpretation of tropical ecosystems.

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Punta Culebra Nature Center (PCNC) is a non-profit initiative of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute that offers visitors an open-air experience focused primarily on tropical sciences and education, research and interpretation of tropical ecosystems.

We absolutely loved this visit and wish we had more than 1 hour there. Amazing views of the ocean with birds resting and gliding. Up close views of sloths, turtles, starfish, fish and frogs. Staff were friendly, knowledgeable and spoke good English. Highly recommend for...More

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Not a lot to really see in this nature center. The fish and turtles were the most interesting. You can touch a star fish. We did see an iguana and a sloth in the walk. If you don’t go you are not missing much.

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We found the place by an accident. We wanted to get to the docks, where Taboga Express takes off, so we took a taxi. Unfortunately (or fortunately) he first missed the destination, and took us to a dead end behinde a restaurant. It turned to...More

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Ask Márk S about Punta Culebra Nature Center

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Our guide suggested this was a great way to see iguana and sloths and other animals indigenous to Panama. We found the indoor exhibit on frogs unremarkable and the outdoor exhibits run-down and cheesy. If you want to see Panama's flora and fauna, this isn't...More

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This established by the Smithsonian Museum. A leisurely walk to discover. Sloths in trees. Tortoises, starfish, lionfish, sea creatures, corals. A picturesque overview of rocks into the ocean. Picnic area.

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Exhibits with live animals were very approachable. The staff is very eager to speak English and share knowledge. I would have liked some info on why the Smithsonian is there and what they have accomplished.

Ask Susan S about Punta Culebra Nature Center

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We saw iguanas and sloths in the trees. There were exhibits of turtles, starfish, fish. We did not go in the frog exhibit. We spent about an hour here but could have stayed longer to enjoy the views. We were able to touch a starfish....More

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